SECTION A. Examination, preparation, and general installation procedures.

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1 SECTION PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Examination, preparation, and general installation procedures. B. Cutting and patching. C. Cleaning and protection. D. Substantial Completion E. Final Completion F. Closeout procedures, including Contractor's Correction Punch List, except payment procedures. 1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS A. NFPA Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations; SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request. 1. Prepare and submit a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete. Additionally, attach a copy of work required for each room to the door entering the room. Subcontractor and Superintendent to initial as each Work item is completed. Attach supplemental lists as required. 2. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, maintenance service agreements, final certifications, and similar documents. 3. Obtain and submit releases permitting Owner unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities. Include occupancy permits, operating certificates, and similar releases by applicable authorities having jurisdiction. 4. Terminate and remove temporary facilities from Project site, along with mockups, construction tools, and similar elements. 5. Submit changeover information related to Owner's occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance (including Operation & Maintenance Manuals). 6. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects. B. Inspection Procedures: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion a minimum of seven (7) days in advance of the requested Substantial Completion inspection date. On receipt of request, Architect may notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. On Technology and Millwork Upgrades to Double Jury Courtroom in the 7th Judicial Circuit Court Issued for Construction

2 date of inspection, Architect will conduct a review and either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor that the project is not Substantially Complete due to unfulfilled requirements. 1. Upon inspection the Architect and the Owner s representative will accompany the Contractor on a walk-through review of the Contractor s punch list. Should the Architect and/or the Owner s representative observe work which is incomplete or defective which is not included on the contractor s punch list, the Architect will prepare a supplemental punch list of items to be completed or corrected. 2. Architect will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by Architect, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued. 3. Results of the completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for establishing Final Completion. 1.4 FINAL COMPLETION A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following: 1. Submit a final Application for Payment according to Division 01 Section "Price and Payment Procedures". 2. Submit certified copy of Architect's Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by Contractor. The certified copy of the list shall state that the Work, including each item on the list has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance. Provide explanations for each proposed resolution to incomplete items. 3. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements. 4. Submit pest-control final inspection report and warranty. 5. Instruct Owner's personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems. Submit demonstration and training videos. Obtain signed attendance sheets and submit them to the Architect. B. Inspection Procedures: Submit a written request for inspection for Final Completion, a minimum of (7) days in advance of the requested Final Completion Inspection Date. On receipt of request, Architect [and Construction Manager] may notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. On date of inspection, Architect [and Construction Manager] will conduct a review and either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor that the project is not Finally Complete due to unfulfilled requirements. 1. Upon Inspection the Architect and the Owner s representative will accompany the Contractor s superintendent on a walk-through review of the Substantial Completion punch list. 2. Architect will process the final Application for Payment after inspection providing all closeout documentation has been received and is acceptable, or the Architect will notify Contractor of construction and/or documentation that must be completed or corrected before final Application for Payment will be processed Issued for Construction

3 1.5 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST) A. Preparation: Submit three copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction. 1. Organize list of spaces in sequential order, starting with exterior areas first and proceeding from lowest floor to highest floor. 2. Organize items applying to each space by major element, including categories for ceiling, individual walls, floors, equipment, and building systems. 3. Indicate the subcontractor responsible for each item; provide spaces for subcontractor and superintendent to initial each item as Work is completed. 4. Include the following information at the top of each page: a. Project name. b. Date. 1.6 WARRANTIES c. Name of Architect. d. Name of Contractor. e. Page number. A. Submittal Time: Submit written warranties on request of Architect for designated portions of the Work where commencement of warranties other than date of Substantial Completion is indicated. B. Partial Occupancy: Submit properly executed warranties within 15 days of completion of designated portions of the Work that are completed and occupied or used by Owner during construction period by separate agreement with Contractor. C. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of the Project Manual. 1. Bind warranties and bonds in heavy-duty, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, thickness as necessary to accommodate contents, and sized to receive 8-1/2-by-11-inch (215-by-280-mm) paper. 2. Provide heavy paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each separate warranty. Mark tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation, including the name of the product and the name, address, and telephone number of Installer. 3. Identify each binder on the front and spine with the typed or printed title "WARRANTIES," Project name, and name of Contractor. D. Provide additional copies of each warranty to include in operation and maintenance manuals. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 PATCHING MATERIALS A. General: Comply with requirements specified in other Sections. Issued for Construction

4 B. New Materials: As specified in product sections; match existing products and work for patching and extending work. C. Type and Quality of Existing Products: Determine by inspecting and testing products where necessary, referring to existing work as a standard. 1. If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used, use materials that, when installed, will match the visual and functional performance of in-place materials. D. Product Substitution: For any proposed change in materials, submit request for substitution described in Section Product Requirements. 2.2 CLEANING PRODUCTS A. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Verify that existing site conditions and substrate surfaces are acceptable for subsequent work. Start of work means acceptance of existing conditions. B. Verify that existing substrate is capable of structural support or attachment of new work being applied or attached. C. Examine and verify specific conditions described in individual specification sections. D. Take field measurements before confirming product orders or beginning fabrication, to minimize waste due to over-ordering or misfabrication. E. Verify that utility services are available, of the correct characteristics, and in the correct locations. F. Prior to Cutting: Examine existing conditions prior to commencing work, including elements subject to damage or movement during cutting and patching. After uncovering existing work, assess conditions affecting performance of work. Beginning of cutting or patching means acceptance of existing conditions. G. Compatibility: Before patching, verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates, including compatibility with in-place finishes or primers. H. Proceed with installation only after unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 PREPARATION A. Clean substrate surfaces prior to applying next material or substance. B. Seal cracks or openings of substrate prior to applying next material or substance. C. Apply manufacturer required or recommended substrate primer, sealer, or conditioner prior to applying any new material or substance in contact or bond. D. Temporary Support: Provide temporary support of Work to be cut Issued for Construction

5 E. Protection: Protect in-place construction during cutting and patching to prevent damage. Provide protection from adverse weather conditions for portions of Project that might be exposed during cutting and patching operations. F. Adjoining Areas: Avoid interference with use of adjoining areas or interruption of free passage to adjoining areas. G. Existing Utility Services and Mechanical/Electrical Systems: Where existing services/systems are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, bypass such services/systems before cutting to minimize interruption to occupied areas. 3.3 GENERAL INSTALLATION A. Install products as specified in individual sections, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, and so as to avoid waste due to necessity for replacement. B. Make vertical elements plumb and horizontal elements level, unless otherwise indicated. C. Install equipment and fittings plumb and level, neatly aligned with adjacent vertical and horizontal lines, unless otherwise indicated. D. Make consistent texture on surfaces, with seamless transitions, unless otherwise indicated. E. Make neat transitions between different surfaces, maintaining texture and appearance. 3.4 CUTTING AND PATCHING A. Whenever possible, execute the work by methods that avoid cutting or patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, and complete without delay. 1. Cut in-place construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other construction, and subsequently patch as required to restore surfaces to their original condition. B. Perform whatever cutting and patching is necessary to: 1. Complete the work. 2. Fit products together to integrate with other work. 3. Provide openings for penetration of mechanical, electrical, and other services. 4. Match work that has been cut to adjacent work. 5. Repair areas adjacent to cuts to required condition. 6. Repair new work damaged by subsequent work. 7. Remove samples of installed work for testing when requested. 8. Remove and replace defective and non-conforming work. C. Execute work by methods that avoid damage to other work and that will provide appropriate surfaces to receive patching and finishing. In existing work, minimize damage and restore to original condition. D. Employ skilled and experienced installer to perform cutting for weather exposed and moisture resistant elements, and sight exposed surfaces. Issued for Construction

6 E. Cut rigid materials such as concrete and masonry using masonry saw or core drill. Pneumatic tools not allowed without prior approval. F. Restore work with new products in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents. G. Fit work air tight to pipes, sleeves, ducts, conduit, and other penetrations through surfaces. H. At penetrations of fire rated walls, partitions, ceiling, or floor construction, completely seal voids with fire rated material in accordance with Section , to full thickness of the penetrated element. I. Patching: Patch construction by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing up, and similar operations following performance of other Work. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections. 1. Finish patched surfaces to match finish that existed prior to patching. On continuous surfaces, refinish to nearest intersection or natural break. For an assembly, refinish entire unit. 2. Match color, texture, and appearance. 3. Repair patched surfaces that are damaged, lifted, discolored, or showing other imperfections due to patching work. If defects are due to condition of substrate, repair substrate prior to repairing finish. 4. Inspection: Where feasible, test and inspect patched areas after completion to demonstrate integrity of installation. 5. Exposed Finishes: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend finish restoration into retained adjoining construction in a manner that will eliminate evidence of patching and refinishing. a. Clean piping, conduit, and similar features before applying paint or other finishing materials. b. Restore damaged pipe covering to its original condition. 6. Floors and Walls: Where walls or partitions that are removed extend one finished area into another, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even surface of uniform finish, color, texture, and appearance. Remove in-place floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance. a. Where patching occurs in a painted surface, apply primer and intermediate paint coats over the patch and apply final paint coat over entire unbroken surface containing the patch. Provide additional coats until patch blends with adjacent surfaces. 7. Ceilings: Patch, repair, or rehang in-place ceilings as necessary to provide an even-plane surface of uniform appearance. 8. Exterior Building Enclosure: Patch components in a manner that restores enclosure to a weathertight condition Issued for Construction

7 3.5 PROGRESS CLEANING A. Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. Maintain site in a clean and orderly condition. B. Remove debris and rubbish from pipe chases, plenums, attics, crawl spaces, and other closed or remote spaces, prior to enclosing the space. C. Broom and vacuum clean interior areas prior to start of surface finishing, and continue cleaning to eliminate dust. D. Collect and remove waste materials, debris, and trash/rubbish from site periodically and dispose off-site; do not burn or bury. 3.6 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK A. Protect installed work from damage by construction operations. B. Provide special protection where specified in individual specification sections. C. Provide temporary and removable protection for installed products. Control activity in immediate work area to prevent damage. D. Provide protective coverings at walls, projections, jambs, sills, and soffits of openings. E. Protect finished floors, stairs, and other surfaces from traffic, dirt, wear, damage, or movement of heavy objects, by protecting with durable sheet materials. F. Prohibit traffic or storage upon waterproofed or roofed surfaces. If traffic or activity is necessary, obtain recommendations for protection from waterproofing or roofing material manufacturer. G. Remove protective coverings when no longer needed; reuse or recycle plastic coverings if possible. 3.7 ADJUSTING A. Adjust operating products and equipment to ensure smooth and unhindered operation. 3.8 FINAL CLEANING A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations. B. Cleaning: Employ experienced workers or professional cleaners for final cleaning. Clean each surface or unit to condition expected in an average commercial building cleaning and maintenance program. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions. 1. Use cleaning materials that are nonhazardous. 2. Clean interior and exterior glass, surfaces exposed to view; remove temporary labels, stains and foreign substances, polish transparent and glossy surfaces, vacuum carpeted and soft surfaces. 3. Remove all labels that are not permanent. Do not paint or otherwise cover fire test labels or nameplates on mechanical and electrical equipment. Issued for Construction

8 4. Clean equipment and fixtures to a sanitary condition with cleaning materials appropriate to the surface and material being cleaned. 5. Clean filters of operating equipment. 6. Clean debris from roofs, gutters, downspouts, scuppers, overflow drains, area drains, drainage systems, and. 7. Clean site; sweep paved areas, rake clean landscaped surfaces. 8. Remove waste, surplus materials, trash/rubbish, and construction facilities from the site; dispose of in legal manner; do not burn or bury. 3.9 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES A. Make submittals that are required by governing or other authorities. 1. Provide copies to Genesee County. B. Notify Architect/Engineer when work is considered ready for Architect/Engineer's Substantial Completion inspection. C. Submit written certification containing Contractor's Correction Punch List, that Contract Documents have been reviewed, work has been inspected, and that work is complete in accordance with Contract Documents and ready for Architect/Engineer's Substantial Completion inspection. D. Conduct Substantial Completion inspection and create Final Correction Punch List containing Architect/Engineer's and Contractor's comprehensive list of items identified to be completed or corrected and submit to Architect/Engineer. E. Correct items of work listed in Final Correction Punch List and comply with requirements for access to Genesee County-occupied areas. F. Notify Architect/Engineer when work is considered finally complete and ready for Architect/Engineer's Substantial Completion final inspection. G. Complete items of work determined by Architect/Engineer listed in executed Certificate of Substantial Completion. END OF SECTION Issued for Construction